Using the Internet Safely & ResponsiblyCyber-ethics, Cyber-safety & Cyber-security
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In today's digitally connected society, it's more important than ever to teach our children about the safe and responsible use of the Internet. This wiki is designed to share information and tools with students, parents and educators concerning the three "C"s: Cyber-ethics, Cyber-safety and Cyber-security. You'll find Tips for Students, Tips for Parents & Tips for Educators. As this is a wiki designed by world language teachers, you'll also find pages devoted to Cyber-education in different languages.
What is "Cyber-ethics"?
"Students recognize and practice responsible and appropriate use while accessing, using, collaborating and creating technology, technology systems, digital media, and information technology. Students demonstrate an understanding of current ethical and legal standards, rights and restrictions governing technology, technology systems, digital media, and information technology within the context of today's society." (DeAbreu, 2011, p.130)
What is "Cyber-safety"?
"Students practice safe strategies to protect themselves and promote positive physical and psychological well-being when using technology, technology systems, digital media, and information technology including the Internet." (DeAbreu, 2011, p.135)
What is "Cyber-security"?
Students "practice secure strategies that assure personal protection and help defend network security." (DeAbreu, 2011, p. 137)
A global concern
Take a look at sites from around the world that offer information about this topic.
Visit the Australian government's site on Cybersecurity by clicking the button.
Visit the Canadian Royal Mounted Police website by clicking the button.
Visit the European Union site "Safer Internet" by clicking the logo below.
Image from: www.saferinternet.org References: DeAbreu, B. (2011). Cyberethics, safety, and security literacy skills. In Media Literacy, social networking, and the Web 2,0 environment for K-12 educator, (pp. 127-139). New York: Peter Lang.
In today's digitally connected society, it's more important than ever to teach our children about the safe and responsible use of the Internet. This wiki is designed to share information and tools with students, parents and educators concerning the three "C"s: Cyber-ethics, Cyber-safety and Cyber-security. You'll find Tips for Students, Tips for Parents & Tips for Educators. As this is a wiki designed by world language teachers, you'll also find pages devoted to Cyber-education in different languages.
What is "Cyber-ethics"?
"Students recognize and practice responsible and appropriate use while accessing, using, collaborating and creating technology, technology systems, digital media, and information technology. Students demonstrate an understanding of current ethical and legal standards, rights and restrictions governing technology, technology systems, digital media, and information technology within the context of today's society."(DeAbreu, 2011, p.130)
What is "Cyber-safety"?
"Students practice safe strategies to protect themselves and promote positive physical and psychological well-being when using technology, technology systems, digital media, and information technology including the Internet." (DeAbreu, 2011, p.135)What is "Cyber-security"?
Students "practice secure strategies that assure personal protection and help defend network security."(DeAbreu, 2011, p. 137)
A global concern
Take a look at sites from around the world that offer information about this topic.Visit the European Union site "Safer Internet" by clicking the logo below.
Image from: www.saferinternet.org
References:
DeAbreu, B. (2011). Cyberethics, safety, and security literacy skills. In Media Literacy, social networking, and the Web 2,0 environment for K-12 educator, (pp. 127-139). New York: Peter Lang.
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Websites:
Australia Government http://australia.gov.au/topics/it-and-communications/cyber-security
Canadian Royal Mounted Police http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/pub/cybercrime/cybercrime-eng.htm
EU Safer Internet www.saferinternet.org